Serif Flared Egri 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, 'EFCO Boldfrey' by Ilham Herry, and 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, pull quotes, vintage, editorial, assertive, theatrical, formal, display impact, classic tone, space saving, editorial voice, flared, wedge serif, condensed, bracketed, high-shouldered.
This typeface is a condensed serif with pronounced flared terminals that broaden into wedge-like endings rather than forming rectangular slabs. Strokes are largely even in thickness, with subtle swelling at joins and at the ends of stems and arms, producing a carved, chiseled rhythm. Serifs are integrated and often bracketed into the stem, giving capitals a sturdy, poster-like presence while maintaining crisp inner counters. The lowercase is compact with tall ascenders, a short-to-moderate x-height, and tight apertures that reinforce the dense, vertical texture in text settings.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, and book covers where its condensed width and flared endings can project authority and style. It can also work for branding, packaging, and pull quotes when a vintage editorial flavor is desired, especially in short bursts of text.
The overall tone reads as vintage and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic voice. The flared endings and condensed proportions suggest a classical, headline-driven sensibility—more theatrical and declarative than neutral—while still feeling structured and typographic rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, condensed reading texture with a classical flare-serif character—combining sturdy, low-contrast construction with expressive terminal shaping for strong typographic impact in display and titling use.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit create a strong columnar color, making it particularly impactful at larger sizes. The numerals and capitals share the same emphatic flare, which helps maintain a consistent, engraved feeling across mixed content.